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Black Nikon Z-mount 50mm f/1.8 prime lens

Nikon Inc

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S camera lens

SKU CH-2CNF-EV8NA

A 50mm f/1.8 prime lens for Z mirrorless cameras delivers extreme sharpness, virtually zero distortion, beautiful bokeh, superior low-light performance and ultra-quiet autofocus

  • Focus systemAuto Focus
  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Product colorBlack
  • Fast f/1.8 aperture enables excellent low-light shooting
  • Extreme sharpness across the frame with virtually zero distortion
  • Ultra-quiet stepping motor delivers silent autofocus for video
  • Beautiful bokeh rendered even at close focus distances
  • Designed for Nikon Z mirrorless system with 5-axis VR support

Prime 50mm for Z Mount

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a fast prime lens designed for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. It delivers extreme sharpness across the frame with virtually zero distortion. An ultra-quiet stepping motor provides silent autofocus for both stills and video. The wide f/1.8 aperture enables beautiful bokeh and strong low-light performance.

Upgrade from Slower Standard Zooms

This prime replaces variable-aperture kit zooms that typically stop at f/4 or f/5.6 at this focal length. The jump is worth it when you need consistent f/1.8 brightness for subject separation or handheld shooting in dim conditions. It also supersedes older 50mm designs by eliminating distortion wide open and adding in-body VR synergy.

Suits Z Shooters Wanting a Bright Normal Prime

Photographers and videographers using Z bodies who want a lightweight, high-resolution 50mm for portraits, street or event work will benefit. Buyers who need zoom flexibility or macro magnification should look at other options, as this is a fixed focal length without close-up capability.

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Price $391.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNikon
Model nameNot Available
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Focus systemAuto Focus

Questions about this item

What camera mount does the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S require?

The lens uses the Nikon Z mount and is designed for Z-series mirrorless cameras with the larger mount diameter and shorter flange distance.

How is the lens attached and what step is often missed?

Align the white mounting index on the lens barrel with the matching mark on the camera body, then rotate until it locks with a click; forgetting to remove the rear cap before mounting is the common error.

What maintenance will the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S need over time?

Keep the front and rear elements clean with a blower and microfibre cloth, check the control ring and focus ring for smooth operation, and have the internal stepping motor serviced if focusing becomes noisy or inconsistent.

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